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What to know before moving from Chesapeake to St. George

Moving from Chesapeake to St. George comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since St. George is generally more expensive than Chesapeake, it’s important to plan ahead and budget carefully for the change.

Check out how the two cities compare so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in St. George are 2% lower than in Chesapeake, which means you’ll have more money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in Chesapeake.
  Home prices in St. George are 33.7% higher than in Chesapeake.
• Income in St. George is 7.8% lower than in Chesapeake, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in St. George include LHC Health Services Inc, SkyWest Airlines Inc, and Sunroc Corporation.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in St. George, since the cost of living for a single person in St. George is 14.3% higher than in Chesapeake. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to St. George, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in St. George is 25.2% higher than in Chesapeake.
• The unemployment rate in St. George is 42.00% lower than in Chesapeake.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in St. George, since the city’s sales taxes in St. George are 12.50% higher than in Chesapeake.
• One perk of moving to St. George is paying less in state income taxes, which are 13.91% lower than in Chesapeake.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,430.39 in St. George to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Chesapeake.

How life is different in Chesapeake vs. St. George

• St. George might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 28% less than Chesapeake.
• Your access to buses, shuttles, trams, or trains in St. George will be about the same as it currently is in Chesapeake. The cities share a similar public transportation score, which means their transit systems are comparable in terms of how connected they are, how often they provide service, and how close they are to jobs, housing, retail and food stores, and other important locations.
• Living in St. George means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Chesapeake. St. George is considered more walkable than Chesapeake, with a score of 27 out of 100 versus 21 out of 100 in Chesapeake. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, St. George is considered more bike-friendly than Chesapeake in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. St. George has a bike-friendliness score of 45 out of 100, while Chesapeake is rated as 35 out of 100.
• The crime rate in St. George is higher than in Chesapeake, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 29.02 in St. George, it is 25.0 in Chesapeake. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city’s crime levels.
• St. George is generally as safe as Chesapeake, according to their similar safety index ratings. The ratings are based on how comfortable residents feel about walking alone during the daytime and nighttime and the number of small crimes like theft and muggings.
• The air quality in St. George and Chesapeake is generally the same (Good). Cities with good to moderate ratings have clean or acceptable air quality, with the possibility of small pollutants affecting people with certain health conditions like asthma. Anything beyond the moderate rate means increased impact on residents.

Other things to consider for your Chesapeake vs. St. George move

• Weather: April, October and May are the best months to move to St. George, while you may need additional weather consideration during July and August as these months get hotter compared to other months.
• HOA rules: It’s a good idea to look into your HOA or community regulations before moving day arrives.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator, it’s a good idea to secure a reservation before your moving day.
• Truck parking permits: To avoid fines or delays, check whether a parking permit is needed for your moving truck.
• State licensing: Although a local license is not required in Utah, make sure the moving company you’ll be hiring is registered with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). To verify if you’re dealing with a legal and licensed mover, you may ask them their USDOT registration number. Before booking, ensure the moving company is officially licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: To confirm a moving company’s license in Utah, visit the state's public utilities commission
• Moving permits: While Utah doesn’t mandate moving permits, checking local parking guidelines before your move-in day is still a good idea.
• Change of address: We recommend submitting your USPS change of address form at least one week before your move to ensure your mail gets forwarded to St. George without delay. You can select your official move date when completing the form. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state sets its own rules for what insurance moving companies need to maintain. In Utah, movers commonly offer Released Value Protection at no extra cost, providing coverage at 60 cents per pound. To increase protection, consider discussing Full Value Protection options with the moving company.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist gives you the peace of mind that comes with being fully prepared.

Where to live in St. George

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